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ArticleBMC public health2025

Could social support mediate the relationship between personality trait patterns and mental health in Chinese older adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study conducted in 2022.

Yanming Liao, Shujuan Xiao, Xiao Zheng, Xinru Li, Benli Xue, Lingli Yang, Mengjie Zhang, Qiyu Li, Yibo Wu, Chichen Zhang

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Yanming LiaoSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Shujuan XiaoSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xiao ZhengKey Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province for Collaborative Innovation of Health Management Policy and Precision Health Service, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xinru LiSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Benli XueSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Lingli YangKey Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province for Collaborative Innovation of Health Management Policy and Precision Health Service, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Mengjie ZhangSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qiyu LiSchool of Medical Humanities, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Yibo WuSchool of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China. bjmuwuyibo@outlook.com.
Chichen ZhangSchool of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. zhangchichen@sina.com.

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Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Foundation GD23CGL06Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province 2023WSYS005National Natural Science Foundation of China 72274091
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Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to examine the personality trait patterns of older adults, investigate the influence of personality traits on their mental health, and explore the mediating role of social support in the relationship among personality trait patterns, personality traits and mental health.

methodsThis study utilized a cross-sectional design, with 4,197 participants from the psychology and behavior investigation of Chinese residents in 2022 (PBICR2022). Latent profile analysis (LPA) was conducted to identify distinct personality profiles, and multiple linear regression and mediation analyses were performed to examine the relationships among personality trait patterns, personality traits, social support, and mental health.

resultsThe LPA identified four distinct personality profiles among older adults. Multiple linear regression revealed that Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness were positively associated with better mental health, whereas Neuroticism was negatively associated with mental health. Social support was found to partially mediate the effects of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Agreeable-Conscientious Personality and Extraverted-Low Neuroticism Personality on mental health and to fully mediate the effect of Openness and Extraverted-Conscientious Personality. LIMITATIONS: The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to draw causal inferences about the relationships among personality traits, social support, and mental health. Additionally, the reliance on self-reported measures may introduce bias.

conclusionsThis study demonstrated that personality traits and social support are crucial determinants of mental health in older adults. Social support plays a significant mediating role, suggesting that interventions aimed at enhancing social networks could be particularly effective in improving mental health for older adults.

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Mental HealthPersonalitySocial SupportAgedAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedLatent profile analysisMental healthOlder adultsPersonality traitsSocial support

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